IE6 Failing to Open

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clg549

When I click the ICON for IE6, it starts to open but "must close." But I can
open the task manager and run it from the run tab. All of the other icons
seem to work fine. Whenever a program trys to open an IE window, it closes.

I would appreciate any help--thanks
CG
 
Hi,
Which version of Windows? (Including SP level- SP1,SP2,etc.)

First...
Is IE6 the default browser? Check that at Control Panel> Add or remove
programs> Set program access and defaults.
- - -
Next...
If you're running IE6 on XP SP2 start IE6 without add-ons from:
Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
or
Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
If the problem goes away, you have an incompatible add-on installed.

For troubleshooting information see:
928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an add-on
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426

More at:
Problem: Crashes or hangs
http://www.enhanceie.com/ie/troubleshoot.asp

IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
- - -
Next...
If the problem is not being caused by an add-on the computer is probably
infected with malware.
See these sites for help, including the posting of a HijackThis log to one
of the forums where HJT logs are analyzed:

The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html

Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Partial list of forums- there are others:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://forums.whatthetech.com/forums.html
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://www.spywareinfoforum.info/

You will have to register to post to any of these forums and should look for
one or more "Important- Read this first" type messages, at whatever forum
you choose, for specific instructions.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
 
Thanks, I'm using IE6 with SP1. (on a very slow network).
Currently the default is set to "current browser". I will experiment with
setting it to IE. I will then try the other things you suggest. I plead
ignorance with a lot of this stuff but we will muddle thru. Thanks again

Don Varnau said:
Hi,
Which version of Windows? (Including SP level- SP1,SP2,etc.)

First...
Is IE6 the default browser? Check that at Control Panel> Add or remove
programs> Set program access and defaults.
- - -
Next...
If you're running IE6 on XP SP2 start IE6 without add-ons from:
Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
or
Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
If the problem goes away, you have an incompatible add-on installed.

For troubleshooting information see:
928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an add-on
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426

More at:
Problem: Crashes or hangs
http://www.enhanceie.com/ie/troubleshoot.asp

IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
- - -
Next...
If the problem is not being caused by an add-on the computer is probably
infected with malware.
See these sites for help, including the posting of a HijackThis log to one
of the forums where HJT logs are analyzed:

The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html

Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Partial list of forums- there are others:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://forums.whatthetech.com/forums.html
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://www.spywareinfoforum.info/

You will have to register to post to any of these forums and should look for
one or more "Important- Read this first" type messages, at whatever forum
you choose, for specific instructions.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]


clg549 said:
When I click the ICON for IE6, it starts to open but "must close." But I can
open the task manager and run it from the run tab. All of the other icons
seem to work fine. Whenever a program trys to open an IE window, it closes.

I would appreciate any help--thanks
CG
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WinXP SP1? Vista SP1 (as if...)?
Thanks, I'm using IE6 with SP1. (on a very slow network).
Currently the default is set to "current browser". I will experiment with
setting it to IE. I will then try the other things you suggest. I plead
ignorance with a lot of this stuff but we will muddle thru. Thanks again

Don Varnau said:
Hi,
Which version of Windows? (Including SP level- SP1,SP2,etc.)

First...
Is IE6 the default browser? Check that at Control Panel> Add or remove
programs> Set program access and defaults.
- - -
Next...
If you're running IE6 on XP SP2 start IE6 without add-ons from:
Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
or
Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
If the problem goes away, you have an incompatible add-on installed.

For troubleshooting information see:
928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an
add-on
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426

More at:
Problem: Crashes or hangs
http://www.enhanceie.com/ie/troubleshoot.asp

IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
- - -
Next...
If the problem is not being caused by an add-on the computer is probably
infected with malware.
See these sites for help, including the posting of a HijackThis log to
one
of the forums where HJT logs are analyzed:

The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html

Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Partial list of forums- there are others:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://forums.whatthetech.com/forums.html
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://www.spywareinfoforum.info/

You will have to register to post to any of these forums and should look
for one or more "Important- Read this first" type messages, at whatever
forum you choose, for specific instructions.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]


clg549 said:
When I click the ICON for IE6, it starts to open but "must close." But
I
can open the task manager and run it from the run tab. All of the other
icons seem to work fine. Whenever a program trys to open an IE window,
it closes.

I would appreciate any help--thanks
CG
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Here's some system info

IE6 SP1

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer HP Pavilion 061
System Model DW233A-ABA a520n
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~2191 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 3.01, 2/10/2004

I changed the default to IE. Something had been calling IE and it would
bomb out leaving an error box on the screen. Somehow that got stopped. So
things are a little easier to check out. The Icon still doesn't work--have
to run IE from taskmanager but it does seem a lot more stable.

Thanks--any advice is greatly appreciated.




PA Bear said:
WinXP SP1? Vista SP1 (as if...)?
Thanks, I'm using IE6 with SP1. (on a very slow network).
Currently the default is set to "current browser". I will experiment with
setting it to IE. I will then try the other things you suggest. I plead
ignorance with a lot of this stuff but we will muddle thru. Thanks again

Don Varnau said:
Hi,
Which version of Windows? (Including SP level- SP1,SP2,etc.)

First...
Is IE6 the default browser? Check that at Control Panel> Add or remove
programs> Set program access and defaults.
- - -
Next...
If you're running IE6 on XP SP2 start IE6 without add-ons from:
Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
or
Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
If the problem goes away, you have an incompatible add-on installed.

For troubleshooting information see:
928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an
add-on
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426

More at:
Problem: Crashes or hangs
http://www.enhanceie.com/ie/troubleshoot.asp

IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
- - -
Next...
If the problem is not being caused by an add-on the computer is probably
infected with malware.
See these sites for help, including the posting of a HijackThis log to
one
of the forums where HJT logs are analyzed:

The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html

Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Partial list of forums- there are others:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://forums.whatthetech.com/forums.html
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://www.spywareinfoforum.info/

You will have to register to post to any of these forums and should look
for one or more "Important- Read this first" type messages, at whatever
forum you choose, for specific instructions.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]


When I click the ICON for IE6, it starts to open but "must close." But
I
can open the task manager and run it from the run tab. All of the other
icons seem to work fine. Whenever a program trys to open an IE window,
it closes.

I would appreciate any help--thanks
CG
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Why are you still running WinXP SP1 when SP2 was released over 4 years ago
and SP3 was released 7 months ago?

See this page as it applies to you: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10063
--
~PA Bear
Here's some system info

IE6 SP1

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer HP Pavilion 061
System Model DW233A-ABA a520n
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~2191 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 3.01, 2/10/2004

I changed the default to IE. Something had been calling IE and it would
bomb out leaving an error box on the screen. Somehow that got stopped.
So
things are a little easier to check out. The Icon still doesn't
work--have
to run IE from taskmanager but it does seem a lot more stable.

Thanks--any advice is greatly appreciated.

PA Bear said:
WinXP SP1? Vista SP1 (as if...)?
Thanks, I'm using IE6 with SP1. (on a very slow network).
Currently the default is set to "current browser". I will experiment
with
setting it to IE. I will then try the other things you suggest. I
plead
ignorance with a lot of this stuff but we will muddle thru. Thanks
again

:
Which version of Windows? (Including SP level- SP1,SP2,etc.)

First...
Is IE6 the default browser? Check that at Control Panel> Add or remove
programs> Set program access and defaults.
- - -
Next...
If you're running IE6 on XP SP2 start IE6 without add-ons from:
Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
or
Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
If the problem goes away, you have an incompatible add-on installed.

For troubleshooting information see:
928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an
add-on
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426

More at:
Problem: Crashes or hangs
http://www.enhanceie.com/ie/troubleshoot.asp

IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
- - -
Next...
If the problem is not being caused by an add-on the computer is
probably
infected with malware.
See these sites for help, including the posting of a HijackThis log to
one
of the forums where HJT logs are analyzed:

The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html

Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Partial list of forums- there are others:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://forums.whatthetech.com/forums.html
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://www.spywareinfoforum.info/

You will have to register to post to any of these forums and should
look
for one or more "Important- Read this first" type messages, at whatever
forum you choose, for specific instructions.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]


When I click the ICON for IE6, it starts to open but "must close."
But
I
can open the task manager and run it from the run tab. All of the
other
icons seem to work fine. Whenever a program trys to open an IE
window,
it closes.

I would appreciate any help--thanks
CG
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